Dartmoor Educators Forum

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 09:45 - 16:30

This inspiring landscape is brought to life for thousands of children every year by the talented community of educators who work across Dartmoor. Together we all provide opportunities for adventure, quiet reflection, playfulness, investigating the past, scientific enquiry and much more.

This forum is a chance for us all to get together, reflect on what we do, and to network, learn, and share experiences.

This year Dartmoor National Park celebrates 75 years since its designation so we will take the opportunity to reflect on what the designation means, how it is protected and what has changed over this time.

It’s also a chance for us to look at how we engage the young people we work with about the National Park and its special qualities and how we can all play our part in caring for it.

To tackle these topics we’ll have speakers in the morning, followed by hands-on activities, and an opportunity for you to share skills, tips and ideas. We would also like to look at how the forum can best serve the young people we engage with.

To help balance the indoor sessions there will be an opportunity for some practical learning outside so please bring outdoor clothing - boots/wellies, gloves, warm hat, waterproof jacket etc

Quick fire Skills-share

We’d love to hear what you do? Do you have a quick skill you use which you could share to help others enjoy Dartmoor.

To take part in this Skill-Share session contact Andy or Mel with an outline and time requirements (ideally short and snappy approx. 6 mins):abailey@dartmoor.gov.uk or mhooper@dartmoor.gov.uk

Plenty of networking

Everyone values the opportunity to network and share knowledge with others….to assist this we will keep coffee and lunch breaks long – please use them to catch up with news, chat about inspiring experiences or talk to folk you haven’t seen for a while!

Location: Main Meeting Room, DNPA Headquarters, Parke, Bovey Tracey

Booking required: yes

Charge: £15 per person including a light lunch

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